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Raymond David Costa Was Retired Mechanic

Thursday, November 27, 2003 - 7:00pm

Raymond David Costa Was Retired Mechanic

Raymond David Costa, age 81, died Sunday, Nov. 23, in Santa Maria,
Calif. He had lived in California since 1953.

A heavy duty mechanic for 30 years, he was expert at repairing the
largest of road building equipment. During World War II, he served in
the Fifth Air Force 2074 QM Truck Co. from 1943 to 1945, stationed in
New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon and Okinawa.

He was born in Oak Bluffs on July 13, l922, the son of Manuel G. and
Angelina Menese Costa. He was the last of his family, being predeceased
by his seven brothers. His son, Calvin Anthony Costa, died in October
1994.

Mr. Costa is survived by his wife, Dorothy Perry Costa; his
daughter, Rayna Costa Lamica; two sons, Joseph and John Costa, seven
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. On Martha's Vineyard he leaves
three nieces and their families.

He is remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and as
a man ready to help friend and neighbor. He had a great sense of humor
and was always willing to share a laugh.

He will be cremated and his ashes placed by the side of his first
wife, Elsie Dias Costa, in Golden Gate National Cemetery, South San
Francisco, Calif.